That is the general feel I got, taking into account the idea that your tech will be in pieces after 3-5 years (at least ours is), it is less about a "need" and more about fiscal planing (if we don't replace on a regular schedule the money won't be there for it) .
We lease because the TCO is much lower at the volume we lease at, I highly recommend calling CDW-G, they focus on edu and government and are fantastic.
//Riley
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Riley Childs
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Charlotte United Christian Academy
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IT Services Administrator
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From: Rogers, Brian<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Sent: ý2/ý2/ý2015 8:22 PM
To: Riley Childs<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Subject: RE: IT Refresh Cycles
Hi Riley -
Thanks for the email. When you came up with those numbers, did you pull from any research for informing that decision? I'm having a difficult time finding consistent, authoritative justification.
- Brian
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Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 8:13 PM
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Subject: Re: IT Refresh Cycles
We lease everything, 3-5 years is the average refresh for our stuff.
//Riley
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Riley Childs
Senior
Charlotte United Christian Academy
Library Services Administrator
IT Services Administrator
(704) 537-0331x101
(704) 497-2086
rileychilds.net
@rowdychildren
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From: Brian Rogers<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Sent: ý2/ý2/ý2015 6:58 PM
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Subject: [CODE4LIB] IT Refresh Cycles
Hi - Is anyone responsible for IT refresh cycles in their library? This could be anything from computers to projectors, switches to routers, servers to media players. Looking to see who people turn to for industry standards (within libraries, or within colleges/universities, or the outside world), in researching recommendations and policies.
Thanks,
Brian Rogers